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Has anyone ever freelanced on a Holdco account, where they went in and it was a 180 on expectations? Like showing up to a meeting where 14 people were in the room, only 3 spoke for an hour, but they b… more

can’t tell if i’m being dramatic or not: always had good reviews and raises but this year had a very questionable review. my work ethic has not changed so now im suspicious that they’re using this as … more

Would you quit if you found out your project load was more than all of the other creatives in your department combined? I’ve been busting my ass for months thinking everyone else was just as busy and… more

Any clues/hints that your agency is going full AI and going to cut jobs?

Love how a client actually trusts its agency so much that they have a voice rather than just being a “wrist to execute the CMO’s idea.” Feels very old school loyalty that produces results. Not a race to the bottom do… more

Last night I watched AI fireworks. What used to cost thousands and employ people to use their skills was cheaper and quicker and didn’t employ anybody.

This is what you sound like

Went to school in Philly. So, every now and then, I like to check in on their ad scene. And, Red Tettemer O'Connell + Partners has only gotten better, I think. They were always a solid regional sh… more

A few months ago I posted how there was a bunch of fake work case studies that contained fake celebrity endorsements and fake press and fake results for real brands.

No where did they disclose the work was spec or student wo… more

Is the best position in this business to just be a freelance CD as opposed to being an ECD or C suite? I was astonished to see the rates my agency pays some of these people. And they don’t even need t… more

I've recently finished a Google Ads course, but I'm new to this field. As a beginner, I'd love to get some guidance on how to get started with Google Ads. Can you provide some tips or idea… more

I was chatting with someone the other day who said she has only taken 4 days off within the last few years. Basically bragging about her excellent attendance record at work. What do you get out of that? I cannot imagine. more

How much do you feel comfortable having in your 401k prior to retiring? My father recently retired at 50 years old (after working at IBM for his whole life) and I believe has close to 2MM in retiremen… more

For those that got a half day today- were you able ti actually utilize it, or did you basically spend a full day working? Our clients didn’t have today off so we were on basically all day. I know I’m … more

Feeling extra defeated today. Rejected from a dream role that I know I was qualified for. I spent a lot of time tailoring my resume, I wrote a tailored cover letter, and reached out directly to the hiring manage… more

Someone created a new IG account w my name, and changed the profile pic. Followed all my accounts, and has all my followers. Basically duplicated my account. I tried removing the hacker account but in… more

My new favorite LinkedIn trend is marketers that have someone film them so that they can pontificate about branding as if they were actually being interviewed.

You can only pick one:
1. Your house is always clean
2. You have a private chef for every meal
3. You get $1M in the bank tomorrow
4. You never get sick again

What would you choose?

More CEOs than ever this year.

More notorious entries with irregular and inflated results either withdrawn or disputed.

More boasting from leaders who supposedly have the entitlement to talk about creative excellence but lea… more

Why hasn't anyone noticed or commented on the fact that McDonald's retconned Ronald McDonald out of existence a few years ago?

Been seeing a lot of new jobs on LinkedIn lately, and they’re posted directly from recruiters. Could things be picking up a little?

I want to deliver my resume in person to agencies. Any tips on how to get past the reception desk?

People who are in leadership/decision making positions, do you ever feel bad letting people go? Is there guilt? How do you cope? I have to let someone go for the first time and would love some advice

Suggestion of what to put in a cover letter / email job submission in hopes it doesn’t end up in the abyss of what is today’s job market?

I have a serious question. What do people think that fact-checking every Cannes entry will do for them?

I live for new urinal cake day

Does anyone know a campaign that referenced another IP but found a clever way to get around the legal restrictions?

A good example is Leo Burnett’s Pizzawarmer. Curious if there are other smart workaro… more

I’ve always been ok with this in the past but it is really starting to piss me off that CEOs of holding companies get paid 15-20 million dollars per year. I mean really? While everyone else gets no c… more

What’s the word on Mekanism? Good people, work life balance, clients?

I’m pissed at all this Cannes drama not cause of the fake case films from dm9 (seriously how does the kfc prize on bone actually survive) but i’m pissed cause it gives life to people like Chris Gurney… more

If the Big Beautiful Bill passes, how will it affect our industry?

Should I just be grateful to have a job rn? I’m frustrated I’m not further along in my career